1# POLE BLUE LAKE GREEN BEAN

Blue Lake Pole Green Bean is one of the most popular and best‑tasting pole snap beans, valued for its long harvest season, excellent pod quality, and classic garden flavor.

Quick Overview

• Type: Pole bean (vining; requires support)

• Pod color: Deep green

• Pod length: ~6–8 inches

• Flavor: Sweet, tender, rich snap‑bean taste

• Use: Fresh eating, freezing, canning

• Days to maturity: ~65–70 days

Why gardeners love Blue Lake Pole

• ✅ Exceptional flavor and texture (a gold standard snap bean)

• ✅ Long, steady harvest over many weeks

• ✅ Stringless when young

• ✅ Vigorous vines (8–10 ft) that keep producing

Many people consider Blue Lake Pole to have better flavor than bush beans, with a much longer picking window.

Growing tips

• Planting time: After last frost; soil temperature 60°F+

• Spacing:

  • 1–2 inches apart along trellis

  • Thin to ~6 inches

• Support: Poles, cattle panels, fencing, or teepees (required)

• Sun: Full sun

• Water: Consistent moisture—especially during flowering

Harvesting

• Pick pods when slender, smooth, and before seeds bulge

• Harvest every 2–3 days to maintain production

• Delayed harvesting reduces tenderness and slows new pods

Kitchen notes

• Excellent steamed, sautéed, grilled, or stir‑fried

• Freezes very well after blanching

• Holds texture well for home canning

• Classic bean for fresh summer meals